Women have long been contributors to the development of spirituality in many cultures. However, the perceived importance of their contributions has been ever-changing. Different cultures have alternatively praised or feared the role of women; their contributions either encouraged or marginalized. This course will begin by examining the importance of women in ancient Pagan religions. We will trace the evolution of thought regarding the idea of the Feminine Divine. We will conclude this course by discussing contemporary views of women as seen through the filter of the Abrahamic religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

$20CLASS I. WHAT THE HISTORICAL RECORD SHOWSAncient Pagan beliefs about the role of women in the natural worldA. The source of lifeB. Communion with the natural worldC. Women as shamans and healers

$20CLASS II. THE IDEA OF THE FEMININE DIVINEThe influence of successive cultures on the changing beliefs concerning the role of women A. Goddesses associated with the moonB. Goddesses associated with agricultureC. Priestess, Queen, Ruler

$20CLASS III. CONTEMPORARY VIEWS OF WOMENAs depicted in modern religions that are descended from the time of the Old TestamentA The Book of Enoch and the Book of GenesisB. Women of the Old and New TestamentC. Conclusions

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